Charles T Murphy, DPM Is Pleased To Welcome
Alicia R. Lai, DPM
Foot & Ankle Physician Wound Care Specialist
- American Board of Pediatric Medicine
- Wound Care Specialist
- Privileges at Shore Medical Center
- Shore Medical Center Wound Care Clinic
Specializing in: Sports Medicine, Wound Care, At-Risk Foot Care,
Dr. Alicia Lai is originally from Ohio and obtained a B.S. in Biology in South Carolina. Following this, she attended Temple University and received her Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine. She stayed in Philadelphia to complete a comprehensive residency in foot and ankle surgery at Chestnut Hill Hospital where she served as chief resident.
She is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Lai is also a trained clinical documentation improvement specialist analyzing physicians’ medical records of all specialties. She has a passion for teaching and has held a position as an adjunct professor in Anatomy and Physiology at Atlantic Cape Community College.
Dr. Lai focuses her practice on conservative treatment including sports medicine, lower extremity injuries, chronic conditions of the foot and ankle. She enjoys treating patients of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics. Her goal is to get her patients back on their feet and back to what they love to do.
Dr. Lai is also a wound care specialist and spends time weekly at her clinic at Shore Medical Center Wound Care. She works with the latest research and technology to advance wound healing for her patients.
She holds privileges at Shore Medical Center.
Dr. Lai loves teaching and learning and carries that into her practice. She values building trust and relationships with patients and helping her patients heal.
In her free time, she enjoys exercise, reading, and spending time with her children and husband. She takes great pride in being part of and serving the community.